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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka, Minnesota

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As a QA Lead – Data Warehouse, you will work as a part of a dynamic team involved in testing for new systems and enhancements of existing Data Warehouse and ETL applications.  This role will involve the use of both manual and automated testing tools, test script and test plan creation and maintenance, and defect tracking and reporting.
 
The QA Lead – Data Warehouse will be responsible for both leading a team and performing hands on testing of Data Warehouse and ETL applications.  Database technologies utilized may include a variety of Oracle, Teradata, DB2, SQL Server or other enterprise relational databases.  Testing of these applications will also involve performing Extract/Transform/Load of data to the Data Warehouse. Data files will be validated with UNIX and SAS.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Work concurrently on several projects, each with specific instructions that may differ from project to project
Ensure that quality processes are carried out through all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
Work with business partners, systems analyst, designers and programmers to create/analyze required project documents and ensures that quality assurance processes are incorporated
Analyze and dissect system requirements and technical specifications to create and execute test cases for large business initiatives
Ability to write test cases and execute testing within a web service environment
Product test and driving defect resolution
Assist business users in defining User Acceptance Testing, test cases and plans
Establish and maintain test cases and test data
Create and maintain test cases in Quality Center, Test Director, or other repository
Actively participate in walkthrough, inspection, review and user group meetings for quality assurance
Work with business users, system analysts, designers and programmers to create and analyze various required project documents
Participate in production implementation verification and being accountable for validating system quality
Plan, document, evaluate and track testing results to ensure system applications are free from defects
Communicate and interact with appropriate areas on problems, changes and enhancements that may impact data, workflow and /or functionality within Information Technology software
Comply with standards of the software development life cycle and follow strategies, plans and procedures within information Technology software
Comply with standards and strategies of the software development life cycle
Apply solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Data Warehouse ETL and QA process
Participate in Requirements and Design reviews, plan and estimate the QA effort
Plan test strategies in accordance with project scope and develop schedules to meet delivery dates
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or defect retests, or usability
Develop process for Data Analysis and testing Data flow
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
Document and report defects to Project teams
Identify, analyze, and document problems with functionality, output files or tables
Monitor defect resolution efforts and track successes
Create Metrics and status reports for projects
Support QA management with information for issues escalation or concerns

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

4+ years of Quality Assurance/Software Testing experience
3+ years of testing experience with BOTH Data Warehouse and ETL applications
2+ years of experience as a QA team lead in an onshore/offshore model environment
3+ years of experience working with full Software Development Life Cycle within a formal development methodology
Minimum of 3 years of relational database experience (ie, Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, DB2, etc.)
Experience working with multiple data sources and variety of data source formats
Experience validating data sources via various methods
Experience working with databases or data warehouses consisting of at least 20 tables
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with defect management solutions such as Quality Center/ALM
Experience validating data utilizing SAS
Experience with UNIX
Agile methodology experience
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience
Proficiency with MS Visio and MS PowerPoint
Healthcare industry experience
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
 
Job Keywords: QA Lead, Data Warehouse, Minnetonka, MN, Minnesota